Grandpa’s Unease Grows
A subtle shift appeared in Grandpa’s stance; he seemed slightly uneasy, as if the room’s attention pressed down on him. It was hard to watch, knowing he was caught in the midst of something so strange, and I wished I could deflect the scrutiny, but everyone’s eyes kept flicking to the patches, curious about the story they held.

Grandpa’s Unease Grows
The Curious Patch
One patch on Grandpa’s jacket drew Mike’s attention more than the rest, unlike anything I’d seen before. He studied it intently, as if it held a story only he could read. “What’s he seeing?” I whispered to Jamie, trying to make sense of the charged silence. Mike’s focused gaze made me realize there was more to uncover—something hidden in plain sight.

The Curious Patch